Susan A. Marshall

Susan A. Marshall

Founder, Author, Speaker, Backbone Institute, LLC

Susan Marshall is an author, speaker, and Founder of Backbone Institute, LLC, whose mission is to create a stronger, more confident future one person or team at a time. She has been assisting leaders in public and private sector industry, non-profit agencies, and public education for nearly 30 years. Her work is dedicated to building strong leaders who in turn create successful organizations, transform school systems, and develop leaders at all levels.


Her corporate and consulting experience includes work with Harley-Davidson, Best Buy, GE Healthcare, GM, Subaru, the New York City Leadership Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and many others. She has been welcomed as a guest-lecturer at several University of Wisconsin campuses and at Marquette University, Alverno College, the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.


Backbone Institute, LLC, is committed to creating a stronger, more confident future one person or team at a time. With customizable techniques and opportunities, they're able to transform dedicated individuals who are ready to grow and looking for challenges, accountability, encouragement and support.